Synanon’s Legal Troops Declare Holy War

New Times – The Horrors of Synanon

This 1978 article explores Synanon, an organization that tried to murder Paul Morantz to keep him from pursuing legal judgment against them. At the time Synanon had become a major non profit corporation based on the ideals of creating a new society with its own private army, the Imperial Marines.

Synanon – The Early Years (The Night of The Great Cop-out)

The origins of Synanon, an organization that began with the best interest of recovering addicts in mind that later twisted into a powerful cult of personality led by Charles Dederich whose own interests were served.

The True History of Synanon Violence and How it Started

The History of Synanon and Charles Dederich

Having taken on Synanon almost single handedly in court cases from the late 1970's thru the 80's, Paul Morantz is the pre-eminent scholar on the rise and fall of Synanon and it's founder, Charles Dederich.